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'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra took the opening day of the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 by storm as the New Zealand youngster slammed his maiden century against defending champions England. The ton guided his team to a sensational win in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The 23-year-old was sent to bat at No.3 in the absence of Kane Williamson and he went on to score an unbeaten 123 off just 93 deliveries. The partnership with Devon Conway meant that England had no chance of a fightback in the game and New Zealand started their Cricket World Cup campaign on a thumping note. While Ravindra's parents both hail from India, his name actually comes from two Indian cricket team batting legends – Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been compounded with in-form Shubman Gill suspected to be suffering from dengue, rendering him a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness but head coach Rahul Dravid did not want to throw in the towel yet with 36 hours still to go for the match.

Pakistan vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023: Pakistan Bowlers Deliver To Set Up 81-Run Win

Netherlands' star all-rounder Bas de Leede did all he could, but Pakistan put up an improved bowling effort to pick up an 81-run victory in their World Cup opener in Hyderabad on Friday. De Leede took four wickets with his medium-pace as a resolute Netherlands limited Pakistan to 286 all out in 49 overs. The Dutch were in the run chase till opener Vikramjit Singh (52 off 67) and de Leede (67 off 68) were in the middle but the end of their 70-run stand for the third wicket led to their downfall. They were eventually bowled out for 205 in 41 overs.

First Time In 48 Years: Jonny Bairstow Achieves Sensational First In Cricket World Cup History

Jonny Bairstow became the first batter ever in history to open a Cricket World Cup with a six during the opening match between England and New Zealand on Thursday. It was the first scoring shot of the tournament as Bairstow comfortably heaved a delivery from Trent Boult over fine-leg for a six. However, England were unable to score big as New Zealand bowlers led by Matt Henry kept them in check to 282-9 despite Joe Root's 77. New Zealand invited England to bat first at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad with the English missing their talisman Ben Stokes due to a hip injury.

"Medical Team Hasn't...": Rahul Dravid's Big Take On If Shubman Gill Is Ruled Out Of India's Cricket World Cup Opener

Ahead of their opening match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, the Indian cricket team is having to deal with a great worry. India's star batter Shubman Gill is suspected to be suffering from dengue and the batter is a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness. "He's under the weather, the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hoping he gets better soon. We will have to wait on more updates from the medical team," the medical update from BCCI stated.

Watch: 'Biggest Cricket Fan' The Great Khali Meets Rohit Sharma, Has A Message For Pakistan

India skipper Rohit Sharma met former (World Wrestling Entertainment) WWE wrestler The Great Khali in Ahmedabad. India are set to start their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign with a match against Australia in Chennai. While the other Indian players were at the venue ahead of their first game, Rohit had to travel to Ahmedabad for the pre-World Cup captains' meet. The Indian skipper also crossed paths with The Great Khali at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, which hosted the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on Ocotber 5.

Shubman Gill Down With Suspected Dengue. BCCI Gives 'Medical Update'

The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been compounded with in-form Shubman Gill suspected to be suffering from dengue and the batter is a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness. "He's under the weather, the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hoping he gets better soon. We will have to wait on more updates from the medical team," the medical update from BCCI stated.

Dravid, Tendulkar And Indian Connection: Rachin Ravindra Opens Up

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said hitting a match-winning century in the World Cup opener was inspired by watching footage of India cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid after whom he is named. With a first name made up of 'Ra' for Rahul and 'chin' from Sachin, due to his father's love of the game, Ravindra lived up to his name in spectacular style. He smashed 123 in an unbeaten stand of 273 with Devon Conway as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory against defending champions England in Ahmedabad.

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'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

Pakistan vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023: Pakistan Bowlers Deliver To Set Up 81-Run Win

First Time In 48 Years: Jonny Bairstow Achieves Sensational First In Cricket World Cup History

"Medical Team Hasn't...": Rahul Dravid's Big Take On If Shubman Gill Is Ruled Out Of India's Cricket World Cup Opener

Watch: 'Biggest Cricket Fan' The Great Khali Meets Rohit Sharma, Has A Message For Pakistan

Shubman Gill Down With Suspected Dengue. BCCI Gives 'Medical Update'

Dravid, Tendulkar And Indian Connection: Rachin Ravindra Opens Up